Generically Approved Label Record Assessment Pilot Project To Begin

The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) will begin a pilot project to assess the compliance and effectiveness of generically-approved labels at select establishments. The initial phase of the assessment will take place August 22 – September 30, 2016, at five federal meat and poultry establishments within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

Old Wisconsin Brings The Northwoods To Midwest Consumers

August 19, 2016 Carl Buddig & Company

Old Wisconsin® is a family-owned sausage company from the heart of Wisconsin that believes everyone should experience the authentically handcrafted, hardwood-smoked flavor of Wisconsin. This summer, the company custom-built a mobile pedal-powered Smokehouse that hit the streets of Chicago, Illinois, to bring the big flavors of Wisconsin to the big city and generate consumer trial.

Four Star Greenhouse: Grow These Impressive Shrubs

August 19, 2016 Four Star Greenhouse

“Shrubs traditionally have been seen as a background plant in the landscape, but today’s new Proven Winners® options offer so much variety, color and appeal that homeowners realize shrubs can be the focal point in a garden,” says Mark Osgerby, public relations specialist at Spring Meadow Nursery, Grand Haven, MI.

Rose Society Of South Australia's Rose Of The Month 'Good Samaritan'

Rose of the Month for August is a voluptuous, fuchsia pink Hybrid Tea and, in fact, was first introduced in the USA, in 2005, as ‘Voluptuous!’ This beautiful, fragrant, high centred rose was bred by Dr. Keith Zary, a result of hybridizing two famous roses ‘Tournament of Roses’ x ‘Trumpeter’.

Matsui Nursery Announces Two New Vice Presidents

August 19, 2016 Matsui Nursery

Salinas, Calif.-based orchid grower and shipper Matsui Nursery has promoted Clint Bishop from national sales director to vice president of sales and marketing.  The company has also hired Walter Schneider, a former partner at Hanson Bridgett LLP, as the company’s vice president of operations and general counsel.